बरसती

Meaning

Raining, pouring down, or showering (feminine continuous form).

Detailed Meaning

It is the feminine imperfective participle of the verb 'barasna' (to rain or shower). In this couplet, it governs the feminine noun 'aatish' (fire), expressing the harrowing imagery of grief where rain-clouds seem to pour destructive fire rather than soothing water in the beloved's absence.

Etymology

Derived from Sanskrit वर्षण (varṣaṇa, 'raining') through Prakrit वस्सइ (vassaï).

Usage

In ghazal poetry, it is frequently combined with tears (ashk) or fire (aatish) to heighten the emotional intensity of passion and sorrow.

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